9/11/13

Remembering 9-11

Today marks another year.
Another year from when tragedy struck our home.
Our backyard.
Our place of comfort.

I was pretty young when 9-11 happened. I would be turning 10 a few weeks after.
At the time I wasn't sure about what happened other than seeing lots of commotion on the TV.
I didn't go to school that day.
And... my brother in-laws birthday is today.
That is all I can remember from the day the Twin Towers were hit.


Today.
9-11-13
I will be turning 22 in a few weeks.
After watching many documentaries on the event I can say it has gripped my heart.
So many thoughts rush through my head and emotions flood my body...and to think..I didn't even know anyone in the towers personally.
I can only imagine how those who did lose someone are feeling.

I think to myself.
Why?
Why to so many things involved in that situation.
I know as a fellow American I will never forget what took place here in America, Land of the Free and Home of the Brave.
Those men and women both in the tower that day and those that came to rescue and help were true Heroes.
They were Brave.
Those who were stuck innocently on a plane that took a deadly turn.
They were Brave.
They were Heroes.

For this reason and numerous more, I want to teach my daughter to be Kind. I want to teach her to be gentle, loving, Heroic, sweet, pleasant, courageous, God fearing, and patient.
I want her to Love others.
I know that if I want to teach her that, then that is what I must model.
And the best way I can do that is by making sure I seek God with all my being.
I need Him.
I need Him to help me teach her and to continue teaching me.


So today, when you are at work, with your babies, with your wife or husband or family, when you're driving, waiting in line or having a conversation, be patient.
Take a breath.
You never know what the person next to you has or is going through or what they are about to face.
Smile, Love and show grace.

Maybe you will be the only person who shows them that.


And
Never
Forget
9-11-01


























How are you doing today?
















9/9/13

Weekend Fun


This weekend we had tons of fun. By the end we were all tired out!
The last two Fridays Katie has been blessed to spend time with some new friends. She gets to spend every Monday and Friday morning with them. Blaise and Ember are the two cuties names.
They are so much fun and katie learns so much just by watching them.
Ember is younger than Katie but that doesn't stop these two from doing some tummy time together.
You go girls!


Are these two cute or what?


On Saturday I made a huge breakfast. It included the works. Pancakes, hash browns, eggs and sweet crispy bacon. Yum. 
we then relaxed around the house and
got some cleaning done.
That night was when the action-packed-fun hit!
CCA High School football game.
The team has been obliterating every team they come in contact with this season and this was the first home game.
We were excited.
They brought In another win with
52-7!
We bought Katie an oh-so cute Bulldogs outfit and she rocked it!
She made it all the way to half time without a single fuss. This was at 8:35pm so it was past her bedtime.
She cried the whole way home but then she went straight to bed.
What a great little girl.
I think she had a blast!








It was so crazy for me to think back on last season. The last time I had sat in those chairs and bleachers was when i was very  pregnant with Katie.
Now look at my little lady.
I love her.


On Sunday we had a great morning at Church and a delicious lunch at Chipotle.
Then we had a nice cool walk through the park.

And
Big news for this Mama.
It was past Katie Belles bedtime when she decided she wanted to stay up and play. So...
Troy took me out for ice cream... not Katie and I.
Just Troy and myself.
Grandma watched Katie Belle for 20 minutes while we made a quick trip to Sonic and I got the most delicious Reese's Pieces Blast.
I was a nervous wreck half way there...talking about Katie non-stop and asking "what if she needs me?" than what? Mommy isn't there.
I needed a hug more than Katie needed me. Haha
We arrived home shortly after and guess what?
Katie was fine.
Safe. Clean. Happy. Smiling. Having fun.
She didn't even know I had gone missing for the last 20 minutes.
Haha.
It's like I told Troy,  I deserved that Ice cream.

Thank you Katie.
Mommy and Daddy appreciated that.
=)


How was your weekend?





9/4/13

Only 2 months to go...

Until Katie's 1st
Birthday!
Can it be true? Can she really be 10 months old today? Well whether I'm ready to except it or not it is true, and time just keeps moving.  The last 10 months have been incredible and crazy all at the same time. Being mommy to this little princess is the best job ever,
and there is some BIG news happening over here, I bought Katie her first box of
Cheerios!
She was getting tired, but happy to get some "O's"
I think this is really one of the first "foods" I have ever bought her. She was so excited and she also got a new little bowl to tote them around in.
I do want to share though, something very important I realized about Cheerios. When you buy your little lady or lad some Cheerios, make sure if they are younger than a year, that they are not Honey Nut
Cheerios. Babies under 1 year of age are not supposed to have Honey because of a bacteria their tiny tummies are unable to tolerate well. So sticking to plain-ol wheat cheerios is the best route to go. Also adding in the important factor that Nut allergies are a worry too.
So, make sure to give this some thought and look at your foods labels.

Also
I thought I would share this amazingly cute winter vest Troy and I bought for
Katie Belle at The Childrens Place. That store is amazing if you've never checked it out.
Do It.



Printed Puffer Vest

Like I said, only 2 months to go until the big O.N.E! So now I need to get my booty in gear and start planning this Party.
The theme is Pink Ombre with a few touches of gold.
It will pretty and fit for a princess, and why should she except anything less.
=)

Maybe I should top her cake with
Cheerios.... than again...maybe not.